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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, December 2, 2002 AT 6:15 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2 - 3712 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - December 2, 2002 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilli ng. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of appointments to City boards and commiss ions and for the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; for discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, located along the Rivanna River, wh ere discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code; and for consultation with legal counsel regarding the negotiation of the terms and conditions of a cost sharing agreement between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER - December 2, 2002 Council met in regular session on this date w ith the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. PUBLIC Mr. Brent Nelson, 214 W. South Street, said that parking is rarely available in the evening on his street and requested that the permit parking tim es be changed to include evenings and Saturday. Mr. Nelson said that this situation will be aggravated by the special permit being considered by Council. th Mr. Gaither Pratt, 413 9 Street, N.W., asked that Council delay or extend the RFP deadline for Pr eston Commons to allow for public input., and that urban design alternatives be presented and further programs and possibilities be explored. Ms. Ellen Catalano, representing the Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association, said that the presidents and vice pr esidents of six neighborhood associations met and it was the consensus opinion that that there is too much emphasis on economic development in the draft zoning ordinance and not enough emphasis on neighborhood stability. A representative of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, announced that the Association recently recognized the Firefighters Association for their efforts to assist the Association. Ms. Amy Spence, a resident of Northwood Avenue and a business owner on Grady Avenue, thanked Mr. Caravati and Mr. Cox for following up with the merchants regarding Preston Commons. Ms. Spence said that more input is needed on what could be a destination project. Ms. Spence read a letter from Mr. Christopher McRae, General Manager of Integral Yoga Natural Foo ds, expressing concern about loss of business during construction of Preston Commons and an increase in traffic problems. He also